A private wellness-led estate for retreats, restorative stays and select gatherings

Benham Park is a private, wellness-led residential estate set within 130 acres of historic parkland near Newbury.

The Estate holds a premises licence and is licensed to host civil ceremonies, enabling a limited number of carefully curated celebrations each year. These occasions are private, exclusive-use and thoughtfully integrated into the wider residential experience, ensuring they remain in keeping with the character and sensitivity of the setting.

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Our Vision

Located just an hour from London

Benham Park offers convenience and seclusion in equal measure

Our vision

Benham Park is a historic Georgian estate in Berkshire restored as a private wellness-led destination for retreats, restorative stays and select gatherings.

In the 18th century the house was a place of culture, hospitality and thoughtful gathering, hosted by Lady Elizabeth Craven, who welcomed notable figures including Horace Walpole and David Garrick to perform within the estate’s amphitheatre. Today the estate is being carefully restored to create a peaceful and discreet environment dedicated to wellbeing, renewal and restorative living.

Benham Park hosts residential wellness retreats, private stays, leadership retreats and specialist programmes designed to support health, focus and reconnection.

Alongside its core retreat and residential use, the estate hosts a limited number of carefully curated ancillary gatherings each year, including private celebrations, brand occasions and cultural events that reflect the heritage and character of the house.

Wellness & Events

Retreats, restorative stays and select gatherings

Historic houses such as Benham Park were created as places of retreat, reflection and hospitality. Today the estate returns to this tradition as a wellness-led destination hosting residential stays, specialist retreats and a limited number of carefully curated ancillary gatherings each year.

Wellness

Residential Stays & Private Retreats

Leadership Retreats & Corporate Off-Sites

Select Gatherings at Benham Park

Wellness at Benham Park

Wellness at Benham Park

Benham Park is first and foremost a wellness-led estate, created to support rest, renewal and long-term wellbeing.

The Grade II listed house, lakes and surrounding parkland offer a rare atmosphere of privacy and calm, providing an ideal setting for residential retreats, restorative stays and specialist programmes.

Guided by the principles of nature, nourishment and nurture, Benham Park hosts bespoke wellness retreats, leadership stays and carefully curated programmes for individuals, organisations and practitioners seeking space to pause, reflect and reconnect.

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Residential Stays & Private Retreats

Benham Park offers exclusive residential use of the estate for private retreats, restorative stays and extended gatherings.

Guests enjoy complete privacy within historic surroundings, where the house, reception rooms and surrounding parkland provide a setting designed for comfort, reflection and quiet enjoyment.

Each stay is arranged individually to ensure discretion, flexibility and a natural sense of ease, whether for personal retreat, family use or private group stays.

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Leadership Retreats & Corporate Off-Sites

Benham Park provides a discreet and private environment for leadership retreats, executive stays and small corporate events.

The estate is designed for organisations seeking focus, confidentiality and space away from the pace of everyday working life. Residential use allows teams to step outside familiar surroundings and spend time in a setting that encourages clarity, creativity and renewal.

All stays are arranged on a private, exclusive-use basis to ensure complete discretion.

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Select Gatherings at Benham Park

Alongside its core retreat and residential use, Benham Park hosts a limited number of carefully curated ancillary gatherings each year.

These may include private celebrations, cultural occasions, brand gatherings and artistic residencies that reflect the scale, heritage and character of the estate.

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Booking overview

  • Bespoke wellness experiences available, curated to support rest, focus and reconnection.
  • Ten elegantly appointed en-suite bedrooms.
  • Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 140 guests.
  • Intimate Banqueting Room seating 26 guests for private dining.
  • Versatile rooftop dining area with expansive views.
  • Library, whisky room and temperature-controlled wine cellar.
  • Private cinema, games room with pool table and a fully equipped gymnasium.
  • Commercial grade kitchens and storage.
  • Lift for six people.
  • High speed fibre broadband.
  • Dedicated on-site security office.
  • Comfort cooling and underfloor heating throughout.
  • Parking for 60+ vehicles.
  • All bookings include event security, night management and an on-site venue manager.
  • All contractors must be approved by the Benham Park Events team.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Wellness is central to the Benham Park experience. Bespoke wellness elements can be curated for stays, retreats and events, including movement, mindfulness, breathwork, nature immersion and restorative practices. Experiences are shaped collaboratively to align with the intention of your gathering, whether focused on rest, clarity, creativity or connection.

The Estate holds a premises licence and is licensed to host civil ceremonies, enabling a limited number of carefully curated celebrations each year. These occasions are private, exclusive-use and thoughtfully integrated into the wider residential experience, ensuring they remain in keeping with the character and sensitivity of the setting.

Benham Park operates primarily as a private wellness-led estate hosting residential retreats, restorative stays and specialist programmes.

Alongside its core retreat and residential use, the estate hosts a limited number of carefully curated ancillary gatherings each year. These may include private celebrations, leadership retreats and cultural occasions that reflect the scale and character of the estate.

All use of the house is by private arrangement.

Yes. All bookings are on a fully exclusive-use basis. From arrival to departure, the estate is yours—ensuring complete seclusion, uninterrupted service, and absolute discretion.

Yes. The house offers ten beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms, ideal for hosting key guests in comfort and privacy.

Yes. Helicopter landings can be arranged by prior agreement. We will coordinate positioning and timings to ensure discretion and convenience.

Catering is exclusively provided by our preferred partners, all of whom have been carefully selected for their excellence, discretion, and familiarity with the estate.

Wine is supplied exclusively by Berry Bros. & Rudd, with a dedicated advisor available to help you curate a personal and exceptional cellar for your event.

Yes. We offer private on-site parking for over 60 vehicles. Guests staying off-site may leave cars overnight by arrangement.

Yes. A lift provides access to all floors in the main house (excluding the rooftop), and a ramp is available for front entrance access.

Newbury Station is just 15 minutes by car, with direct rail connections to London Paddington in under an hour.

We recommend The Retreat at Elcot Park and The Vineyard, both nearby. Our team can assist with coordination and recommendations for other exceptional local stays.

Early delivery of essential items may be possible, depending on availability. Pets are not permitted, and swimming in the lake is not allowed. Your event manager will help plan memorable alternatives in line with estate policies.

History of Benham Park

Benham Park stands on the site of the historic Benham Valence Manor, a royal grant from Queen Elizabeth I to her Italian tutor, Giovanni Battista Castiglione, in 1570. The manor passed through distinguished hands until the late 18th century, when William Craven, 6th Baron Craven, commissioned the construction of the grand house we see today.

Completed in 1775, the mansion was designed by renowned architect Henry Holland with landscaped grounds by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. This elegant Georgian house became home to Lady Elizabeth Craven and, later, her second husband Alexander, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach — a former German prince who had renounced his throne for a quieter life in England.

Benham Park’s neoclassical style, original sweeping staircase, and exquisite Circular Hall reflect the refined taste of its original occupants. The estate has seen modifications over the centuries — including 20th-century architectural changes and a shift in function — but its historical character and sense of grandeur remain remarkably intact.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, Benham Park was home to the Sutton baronets. In 1982, the house was sold and adapted for corporate use, serving as a base for companies. Today, following significant restoration and transformation, Benham Park has been returned to its former splendour, once again welcoming guests for memorable, private events in an extraordinary historic setting.

Preferred Partners

Catering

Caper & Berry Logo

From intimate dinners to lavish celebrations, every dish from Caper & Berry is served with a sense of style and occasion.

caperandberry.co.uk
Jimmy Garcia Logo

As one of the UK’s top luxury creative caterers, we are specialists in delivering unparalleled food experiences at outstanding private parties, events and weddings.

jimmygarciacatering.com
Lettice Logo

Experience the fusion of luxury and sustainability with Lettice Events, the UK’s leading sustainable catering company.

letticeevents.com
Rocket Food Logo

Welcome to Rocket, London’s leading luxury caterer, specialising in exceptional weddings, private parties, multiday events, sports hospitality, and workplace catering.

rocketfood.com

Speciality Asian Caterers

Chakra Events Logo

Our chefs craft unforgettable wedding and event menus tailored to your vision, rooted in refined technique and global inspiration.

chakra.events
Laguna Logo

Luxury Asian wedding and event catering. The dedication to providing rich, flavoursome and mouth-watering cuisine has given Laguna the enviable reputation and standing held to this day.

lagunarestaurant.com

Wine & Spirits

Berry Brothers Logo

Welcome to Britain’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant. Since 1698, we’ve helped customers discover and enjoy fine wine, premium spirits and rare bottles.

www.bbr.com

Structure & Marquees

Ascot Structures Logo

Ascot Structures has developed a reputation of quality temporary structure solutions; offering versatile designs and layouts which adapt to your event.

ascotstructures.co.uk
Creative Structures Group Logo

Design-led structures developed with architectural intent and delivered with engineering discipline. Operational reliability proven across complex sites.

creativestructuresgroup.com

Production

Bespoke Logo

Bespoke Events London is a leading event design and production company specialising in unforgettable corporate events, private parties and weddings.

bespoke-london.co.uk
Event Concept Logo

We blend creative event agency thinking with production company doing to deliver extraordinary events and everlasting experiences.

eventconcept.com
Oxygen Event Services Logo

Leading event production agency bringing events to life with creative production solutions for weddings, corporate events and private parties.

oxygen-events.com

Floristry

Lavendar Green Logo

Established in 1990, Lavender Green has long been one of the UK’s preeminent luxury florists. Renown as London’s finest florist and responsible for setting trends.

lavendergreen.co.uk
Pinstripe Peonies Logo

Established in 2010 by Creative Director, Ruari McCulloch, the Pinstripes & Peonies ethos has always been to create beautiful flowers for lovely people.

pinstripesandpeonies.com
Veevers Carter Logo

London-based Veevers Carter are a luxury floral design and events styling company, using the beauty of flowers to create spectacular celebrations

veeverscarter.com/
Wild at Heart Logo

Wild at Heart is a British luxury florist renowned for opulent, immersive floral design. When Ordinary won’t do, rely on Wild at Heart for Exceptional Bouquets.

wildatheart.com

Additional Accommodation

The Retreat Logo

Discover The Retreat at Elcot Park – a vibrant country house hotel and spa in Berkshire offering relaxed luxury, stunning stays, spa bliss, and delicious food.

retreatelcotpark.com
The Vineyard Hotel & Spa Logo

The Vineyard is a luxury hotel and spa set in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, surrounded by luscious wooded trails and the nearby All Angels Vineyard.

the-vineyard.co.uk
Camp Kerala Logo

At the world’s most iconic events, our own wellness escapes, and your private celebrations, we create a world where your wildest imagination is just the starting point.

campkerala.com
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